Mower blade adjustments: (Fig. 12)
WARNING: BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. TO AVOID INJURY, DO NOT TOUCH BLADES WHEN
MAKING
Note:
Blades are factory adjusted.
Misalignment can occur, often caused by blades being too loose or too tight. This can cause an uneven cut
Each end of the cutting bar is adjusted separately.
To move the cutting bar closer to the blades turn the adjustment clockwise. To move the cutting bar away from the
blades turn the adjustment counterclockwise.
In order to perform this adjustment you must first loosen the upper lock nut located between the front and
re
ar radial wheels.
OPERATION
Fig.12
ADJUSTMENTS.
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or difficulty pushing the mower.
Adjustment screw
1. Turn mower upside down.
2.
Insert a piece of paper between cutter bar and reel blades, and slowly turn wheel by hand.
3. All blades should slice the paper evenly, along the entire length of the cutter bar while the reel turns smoothly.
4. If mower has an intermittent cut, adjustment should be made to the appropriate side of blades to attain proper
cutting action.
WARNING: Do not overtighten as this could damage
cutter bar. Both screws must be tight on final adjustment.
CHECKING THE ADJUSTMENT
adjustment screws,
CAUTION: Αdjusting the screws for blade adjustments is a very sensitive procedure. A turn of 1/16 is considered a
adjustment. Βefore tightening one adjusting screw, make sure to loosen the opposite screw an equal amount.major
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